Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
flour

sifted



1
tablespoon
salt





1
tablespoon
baking soda





1
each
egg





2
tablespoons
butter

melted



1
cup
buttermilk

plus



2
tablespoons
buttermilk

 Makes 16 to 18 cakes

Sift flour with salt and baking soda.

Add beaten egg, buttermilk and butter.

Stir only until flour is moistened and batter is still lumpy.

Bake on lightly greased griddle , turning once, until brown on both sides.